Among the security guards at Target Field in Minneapolis, one stands out for his overriding moral concerns. The fellow is a little tin Moses, and the stadium is his Mount Sinai. With mustard and relish.

Taylor Campione and Kelsi Culpepper encountered him when they decided to take in a Minnesota Twins game on May 27. According to City Pages, the young women arrived a little late to the game, and Culpepper headed for the restroom, first giving her girlfriend a quick peck. A middle-aged security guard immediately walked toward Campione, shaking his head.

"I saw you kissing that girl, you can't do that," he said.

"I can kiss whoever I want to," she retorted, showing quicker reflexes than most infielders.

"Well, we don't play grab ass here," said the guard. If the women shared only a quick kiss as they claim, this man's sense of anatomy leaves something to be desired. He must think catchers squat on their ears.

After some arguing, the security guard declared, "Well here in the stadium, we adhere to the 10 Commandments."

That one would've left me speechless. I wouldn't have known whether to laugh, shriek or look around for Charlton Heston.

What I do know is there is no commandment about kissing, same-sex or otherwise. So which commandments was the man talking about? Which ones do they adhere to at Target Field? I suspect these are the Target 10 Commandments:

1. You shall have no other team but the Twins. Even if they're in the cellar and playing like Muppets.

2. You shall have no other idols beyond Joe Mauer. You shall not bow down to Alex Rodriguez, Joey Votto or Big Papi, nor clothe yourself in their T-shirts or jerseys.

3. You shall not swear. At least not out loud. If the Twins hit into five double plays in one game, cursing under your breath is acceptable.

4. You shall keep the Sabbath day holy by attending a Sunday game and praying like crazy for a win.

5. You shall honor your father and mother by bringing them to the ballpark. Contact a service representative for more information on the special "Honor Your Parents, Pay for Their Tickets" package.

6. You shall not murder. Even if the guy behind you spills his Landshark Lager and soft shell tacos on you during the seventh-inning stretch.

7. You shall not be gay and commit a display of affection. Try a National League park for that.

8. You shall not steal. But the team damn well better.

9. You shall not lie about being old enough to drink. If you attempt to deceive, Twins mascot T.C. Bear will stone you with peanuts and cheese curds.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor's ass, your wife's ass or anybody's ass, for grab ass is not played at Target Field. However, teammates shall whack the ass of any player who hits a grand slam.

These must be the commandments the security guard was thinking of when he scolded the lesbians. If he had carried two laminated stone tablets in his wallet to whip out on such occasions, things might've gone easier.

Campione and Culpepper are filing a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. It's unknown whether the guard is filing a complaint with God.

The man has received a verbal and written reprimand for his "unacceptable" behavior, said a Twins spokesman. He's still on the job, so anyone he catches misbehaving at Target Field will be subject to ejection and locusts.

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While I personally have not witnessed anything close to this blatant before, I'm not so foolish as to believe it doesn't exist. I know I certainly had quite a few myths to dispel at my site when I arrived - they had a few lesbians before, but I was clearly the first openly trans person most of them had encountered. The main difference, though, was that I was quickly accepted, and certainly such ignorance was not extended to our customers.

Yet, I know of officers suspended or removed from post for FAR less, so I'm still rather pissed that this company can let this ignorance stand.

Kissing in public! I am shocked...remembering the code of ethics from my high school which said, "no public display of affection." Must have been a slow night. Should I evenmention that Target gave a huge donation to a grouop that is against gay marriage?

I wonder how old that guard is. Sometimes people unwittingly reveal themselves in their comments. I'll bet he plays mental grab ass with every shapely woman looking for their seat. That's probably why he noticed the kiss to begin with. It is probably a blessing that I can't read minds.

Here in Los Angeles, a Giants fan was assaulted after the opening game at Dodger Stadium. He remains in a coma,severely brain damaged for life. No doubt. Gangs attending our public sports events, throw signs and threaten alternate fans similar to thug gang behavor, has been escalating in our ball park. After the injury to this Giants fan, LAPD police presence was stepped up almost to the proportions of anticipating a riot.

But a same sex couple's display of love and affection is worthy that a stadium guard wants to throw these women out? It's no wonder that those with violence in them seem to get away with in more at games, than people being loving and caring towards each other. Security guards are never so brave or eagle eyed for what matters like a kiss on a spring day.